PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 18, 2010.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Harry B. Silver, Myron K. Lawson, Chuck Fowler and Everett C. Hobbs. Absent for roll call was Jonathan D. Goins. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Trey Gist and City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Greg Texada of The Word Christian Center with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Jewel Johnson of The Word Christian Center and also President of Martin Park Neighborhood Group.
It was noted for the record that Councilman Goins entered the meeting at this time.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Fowler moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Lawson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which were held April 27, 2010 and May 4, 2010 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for Martin Park drainage improvements. (Mil-Mar Boulevard, Ellis and Paul Streets)
Name of Bidder Bid Amount Alt. #1
Ducote Wrecking $402,572.28 $42,617.73
Rylee Contracting $422,256.00 $41,225.00
Peters Construction $387.003.30 $37,426.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MARTIN PARK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
(MIL-MAR BOULEVARD, ELLIS AND PAUL
STREETS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for brass fittings and miscellaneous items.
Name of Bidders
HD Supply
Lafayette Winwater
Coburns Supply
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
BRASS FITTINGS & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID FUEL,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
Bids were received for fire hydrants & related accessories.
Name of Bidders
Hydraflo
HD Supply
Lafayette Winwater
LA Utilities
Coburns Supply
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
FIRE HYDRANTS & RELATED ACCESSORIES,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
ACCESSORIES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR
THE RENEWAL OF A COPIER FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM
PSC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTING,
DISPOSAL & RECLAMATION SERVICE AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH COPE, INC.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING
COMMUNITY YOUTH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Personnel/Insurance committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ULM, LLC
AQUATIC SCHOOL TO PROVIDE A SUMMER
RECREATIONAL SWIMMING PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY’S YOUTH AT PEABODY
MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LIG
FOR FIRM SECTION 311 (a) (2) TRANSPOR-
TATION OF NATURAL GAS IN THE STATE
OF LOUISIANA, NORTH AND SOUTH ZONES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONINE 71 A & B AND
73 A & B 15TH STREET AS REQUESTED BY
STAGG INVESTMENT GROUP FROM “SF-2”
SINGLE FAMIKLY MODERATE DENSITY
DISTRICT TO “MF-2” MULTIFAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT TO ALLOW FOR TWO (2)
DUPLEXES TO BE LOCATED ON A SINGLE
LOT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTIES
LOCATED ALONG 4500 AND 4600 BLOCK
OF EDDIE WILLIAMS AVENUE, PAYNE
STREET, DELORES STREET AND VERMONT
STREET, 404’ ON EDDIE WILLIAMS AVENUE,
GEORGE MOORE SUBDIVISION FROM
“SF-2/MHO” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT WITH A MOBILE HOME
OVERLAY DISTRICT TO “SF-2” SINGLE
FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT TO
EXCLUDE MOBILE HOMES FROM BEING
ALLOWED WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8797-2010
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OPPOSITION
TO HOUSE BILL 1413 AND 1434 CONCERNING
THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY.The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of May, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8798-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR FUNDS
TO ASSIST IN THE PURCHASE OF BULLETPROOF
VESTS.The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of May, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8799-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A DIRECT
AWARD FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE FOR A JAG GRANT.The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of May, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8800-2010
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO
BE HELD JUNE 15, 2010 FOR THE CONDEMNA-
TION OF ELEVEN STRUCTURES.The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of May, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8801-2010
A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY’S INTENT
TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE
PROPOSED WATER AND WASTEWATER
IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN CYPRESS POINT
CONDOMINIUMS AT THE LAKE DISTRICT.The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of May, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8802-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR LLEWELLYN DITCH DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2.The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of May, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8803-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZIING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS FOR A
TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of May, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8804-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TREATED WOOD POLES FOR A
TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of May, 2010.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 130-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR BOILER
TUBE REPAIRS FOR UNIT #3 AT D.G. HUNTER
GENERATING STATION, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID REPAIRS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of May, 2010.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 131-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR ASSORTED PUBLIC FACILITIES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of May, 2010.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 132-2010AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
GREEN’S PARK SERVICE FOR COMPTON
PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There was much discussion among council members on this item. An amendment was offered by Mr. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Goins to add in the ordinance that all landscaping maintenance projects should be let for bids for all City parks in the City of Alexandria. The question was called for.
A vote was taken on the amendment which resulted as follows:
YEAS: Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson.
NAYS: Silver and Fowler.
ABSENT: None.
A vote was taken on the original motion, as amended which resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of May, 2010.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 133-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
YANKEE CLIPPER FOR I-49 GREENBELT
MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of May, 2010.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 134-2010AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM JEFF’S
LAWNS & LANDSCAPE FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR RAPIDES TRAIL
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of May, 2010.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received for Versailles Park Landscape Maintenance was delayed for two weeks.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing 23.8 acres, more or less, being Lots 66 thru 104 thru 144 of Lebanon Subdivision, Lot 1 of Magnolia Gardens Subdivision, all of the right of way of Joe Hesni Boulevard, Donald Circle and Beverly Loop, and all of the right of way of Lula Lane west of Joe Hesni Boulevard was delayed for two weeks.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, including a lease and other provisions related thereto, with the Central Louisiana Chapter of the Red Cross was delayed until July 27th, as per the committee.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn of the Community Development department was present to speak on this item. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8805-2010
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE
CONDEMNATION OF STRUCTURES LOCATED
AT 2728 10TH STREET, MOSES CHENEVERT
AND 2653/55 MASON, ELLIS & RHODES, LLC.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of May, 2010.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
It was stated that an Executive Session would be called for the next council meeting on June 1, 2010 concerning the downtown hotels.
It was also stated that at the next public works committee the status of the Enterprise Road project will be added to the agenda.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ ROOSEVELT L. JOHNSON
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk